Any information you provide on the LAT, including any PHI, will not be retained or saved after the interaction is completed.
Training is recommended. [link]
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The Lactation Assessment and Comprehensive Intervention Tool (LAT) is a standardized tool designed to help lactation support providers to evaluate breastfeeding positioning and latch in order to increase the transfer of milk and alleviate any pain experienced by the breastfeeding individual. The Lactation Assessment Tool (LAT) has been psychometrically validated for both expert and with novice users of the tool [link]. In contrast to latch assessment tools which use numeric scoring systems, the LAT outlines provides a detailed assessment and points to way to appropriate corrective interventions. The LAT can be used clinically to guide nurses and other lactation care providers in assessing and providing corrective interventions for breastfeeding dyads